The second of our two episodes dedicated to the Venice Architecture Biennale’s international showcase. We stop in at the pavilions of Australia, Germany, Togo and the USA. 

The second of our two episodes dedicated to the Venice Architecture Biennale&rsquo;s international showcase. We stop in at the pavilions of Australia, Germany, Togo and the USA.&nbsp;

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Venice Architecture Biennale – Part 2

Writer Christopher Beanland considers the cultural and architectural impact of cars in shaping our built environment. 

Writer Christopher Beanland considers the cultural and architectural impact of cars in shaping our built environment.&nbsp;

Extra: How cars shaped modern architecture 

We visit the studio of wood artist Darren Appiagyei, find out why Portland, Oregon, has become a mass-timber hub and design organisation Material Cultures shares why timber isn’t the only vital woodland resource.

We visit the studio of wood artist Darren Appiagyei, find out why Portland, Oregon, has become a mass-timber hub and design organisation Material Cultures shares why timber isn&rsquo;t the only vital woodland resource.

Timber: Darren Appiagyei, Material Cultures and Oregon lumber

First held in 1975, the event has grown into one of the world’s most respected poster-design competitions, drawing submissions from top talent across the globe. Petri Burtsoff reports.

First held in 1975, the event has grown into one of the world&rsquo;s most respected poster-design competitions, drawing submissions from top talent across the globe. Petri Burtsoff reports.

Venice Architecture Biennale – Part 2

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